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Association of ACE2 gene polymorphisms with risk of pulmonary arterial hypertension in neonates with congenital heart disease.
BMC cardiovascular disorders - 29 Jul 2026
Chen Youfang, Wang Cuiling, Lin Qingfan, Chen Jin, Lin Li, Luo Shimu, Li Yinshuang, Deng Lifeng
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Studies have confirmed a correlation between angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) gene polymorphisms and the risk of hypertension; however, its correlation with congenital heart disease (CHD)-related-pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) risk in neonates has not been reported. METHODS: The study enrolled 321 Han Chinese neonates, comprising 113 healthy controls and 208 patients with left-to-right...
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- Humans
- Female
- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2
- Heart Defects, Congenital
- Male
- Peptidyl-Dipeptidase A
